NOT LISTED FOR SALE

225 Tait Ave Los Gatos, CA 95030

West Los Gatos Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,797,000 - $4,221,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,680 Sq Ft
$1,960/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 27, 2015

Last sale price $2,100,000 $1,250 Per Sq Ft

Est. 57% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,005/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Two Way Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • High Ceiling
  • Daves Avenue Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • 4-minute walk to Bachman Park

About This Home

As of February 2015

Fabulous home! Walking distance to down town Los Gatos! Remodeled with hardwood flooring throughout. Gourmet kitchen features granite slab, Alder cabinetry, stainless steel appliances with Viking stove. Two way fireplace. Copper piping. Beautifully landscaped backyard with fruit trees. Full 6' basement and attic loft. Excellent Los Gatos Schools! 2 car garage with 2 extra spaces.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lila Kazemi

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01268305 Listed on: 02/03/2015

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

RECIP

Out of Area Office License #00000000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,579

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 7,971 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R3S

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,680 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Two Way Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup
  • Attic
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Trash Compactor

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 510-17-003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,579

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 90
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1680
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Zoning Description: R3S
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Gas Starter, Dual See Thru
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Trash Compactor
  • Living Sq Ft: 1680
  • Laundry: Hookup - Washer/Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Basement - Unfinished
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Granite, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Skylight

Schools

  • School District: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 510-17-003
  • Lot Acres: 0.1830
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7980.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7980.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2015
Closed on
Feb 21, 2015
Sold by
Shaghafi Babak
Bought by
Harari David A
Seller's Agent
Lila Kazemi
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
RECIP
Out of Area Office
List Price
$1,999,950
Sold Price
$2,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100,050
5%
Current Estimated Value
$3,292,146

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,192,146
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.82%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2008
Sold by
Niva Alinka
Bought by
Shaghafi Babak

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2003
Sold by
Niva Gary W
Bought by
Niva Alinka

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$195,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 1998
Sold by
Alinka Niva
Bought by
Niva Alinka

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,000
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 1994
Sold by
Niva Alinka
Bought by
Niva Alinka

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
8.1%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 1994
Sold by
Niva Alinka and Niva Lisa
Bought by
Niva Alinka

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
8.1%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Harari David A $2,100,000 First American Title Company
Shaghafi Babak $1,600,000 Financial Title Company
Niva Alinka -- Stewart Title Of California
Niva Alinka -- Stewart Title Of California
Niva Gary W -- Stewart Title Of California
Niva Alinka -- Chicago Title Co
Niva Alinka -- Chicago Title Co
Niva Alinka -- Chicago Title Co
Niva Alinka -- Stewart Title
Niva Alinka -- Stewart Title
Niva Alinka -- Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Shafhafi Babak $838,000
Previous Owner Shaghafi Babak $724,000
Previous Owner Shaghafi Babak $727,000
Previous Owner Shaghafi Babak $150,000
Previous Owner Shaghafi Babak $729,750
Previous Owner Niva Alinka $376,000
Previous Owner Niva Alinka $150,000
Previous Owner Niva Gary W $195,000
Previous Owner Niva Alinka $97,000
Previous Owner Niva Alinka $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/27/2015 02/27/15 Sold $2,100,000 +5.0% $1,250 / Sq Ft
02/20/2015 02/20/15 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2015 02/03/15 For Sale $1,999,950 -- $1,190 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $29,579 $2,523,877 $2,019,104 $504,773
2024 $29,579 $2,474,390 $1,979,514 $494,876
2023 $29,078 $2,425,873 $1,940,700 $485,173
2022 $28,813 $2,378,308 $1,902,648 $475,660
2021 $28,346 $2,331,676 $1,865,342 $466,334
2020 $27,844 $2,307,769 $1,846,216 $461,553
2019 $27,464 $2,262,519 $1,810,016 $452,503
2018 $27,083 $2,218,157 $1,774,526 $443,631
2017 $27,017 $2,174,665 $1,739,732 $434,933
2016 $26,313 $2,132,025 $1,705,620 $426,405
2015 $22,034 $1,748,659 $1,311,496 $437,163
2014 $20,666 $1,627,000 $1,220,300 $406,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Lila Kazemi

    Sereno Group

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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    RECIP

    Out of Area Office

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81449181

MLSListings

APN: 510-17-003

California Santa Clara County Los Gatos 95030 West Los Gatos

225 Tait Ave, Los Gatos, CA

This home is located at 225 Tait Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030 since 03 February 2015 and is currently estimated at $3,292,146, approximately $1,959 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 225 Tait Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Daves Avenue Elementary School, Loma Prieta Elementary School, and Raymond J. Fisher Middle School.

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